Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking to help sick veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their service. Gillibrand says nearly eight out of 10 veterans with diseases believed to be linked to the burn pits are denied VA coverage. Gillibrand's recently-introduced legislation would change that.


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